香港浸会大学

Communication is a key to the future in knowledge-based economy and creative industries. The School of Communication of HKBU is the only academic unit in Hong Kong offering a full range of communication programmes at degree and post-graduate levels. It is housed in a building designed specifically for the purpose of advancing higher education in communication and media. The Communication and Visual Arts building is equipped with sound, film and television studios; editing facilities for video, film, sound and print; laboratories and communication research facilities, and its own printing press.

The Bachelor of Communication (Honours) programme offers a variety of ways to explore the exciting field of communication, and equips graduates with the skills required to embark on stimulating and meaningful careers, postgraduate studies, or both.

Journalism

Chinese Journalism Concentration provides a professional education for students who aspire to work in the Chinese-language media. Apart from acquiring news writing and reporting skills in Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin), students develop their analytical thinking skills by taking courses in media literacy, press law and communication research.*

International Journalism Concentration prepares students for the important role of informing Hong Kong about the world and the world about Hong Kong. Developing students’ writing and reporting skills in English is the core mission of the programme. Students receive a comprehensive education in the techniques of print, broadcast and web-based journalism. Theoretical courses in media systems, global news and press law are also offered.*

Data and Media Communication Concentration is jointly offered by the Department of Journalism and the Department of Computer Science. This Concentration provides students with the cutting-edge interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in data and media communication needed for the changing landscape of today's media industries. Students are equipped with the essential skills of data journalism, including news gathering, investigative reporting, data-driven storytelling and news visualization.

* Chinese Journalism and International Journalism students could also opt to specialize in one of the following three streams: Broadcast Journalism, Financial Journalism or General.

Internship

The Department will work with the industry closely to arrange internship positions for our undergraduate students. The internship normally lasts for a t least two months at the end of the third year.

Career Prospects

Many graduates of Journalism Major become reporters, editors, correspondents and producers in print, electronic and online media. Others move into related fields such as public relations, marketing, business and commerce, government service and education. Some pursue further studies in Hong Kong or overseas. We have a good number of winners of prestigious media awards and scholarships for postgraduate studies abroad.